Department of Transportation

A $377 million rental car center with room for 4,500 vehicles opened at Honolulu's airport Wednesday. The five-story facility will allow rental car companies to house their operations in the same centrally located, covered airport structure directly across from airline terminals.

For the past week, Hawaiʻi transportation officials have been getting more guidance on the much-ballyhooed federal infrastructure bill. State Highways Deputy Director Ed Sniffen shared what kinds of funding Hawaiʻi could receive and which projects he thinks could be most impactful across the islands.

A $377 million rental car center with room for 4,500 vehicles will be opening at Honolulu’s airport this week. Customers will be able to walk to the five-story facility from airline terminals, eliminating the need for rental car companies to run pickup shuttles on a constant loop.

The state Department of Transportation is asking residents to complete an online survey to better understand Hawaiʻi’s bicycle needs.

State Department of Transportation officials Tuesday announced the completion of a $58.7 million facility to process international flights at Kona International Airport. Airport Administrator Ross Higashi said the new facility is a big step in ensuring Hawaiʻi has a resilient airport system.

The state Department of Transportation intends to rescind its previously announced lease termination of Dillingham Airfield on Oʻahu’s North Shore — airfield tenants can continue to operate for the time being.

Airline workers and Transportation Security Administration staff have been granted a grace period to comply with a Hawaiʻi order that requires people going to state facilities to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.

The majority of Hawaii’s roads and bridges are threatened by natural hazards and climate change.

You may have already noticed more cars on the road as workers are called back into the office, but be prepared for more traffic in the coming weeks as thousands of students and teachers return to the classroom.

The number of vehicle thefts at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport parking lot this month has doubled since June.